B. 1976
Based in Singapore
Jahan Loh is a Singaporean contemporary artist known for his distinctive fusion of street art, pop culture and Eastern iconography. With a career spanning over two decades, Loh has established himself as a leading figure in the Asian art scene, captivating audiences with his dynamic and thought-provoking works.
罗杰瀚是一位新加坡当代艺术家,以他独树一帜的创作风格,将街头艺术、流行文化以及东方气 质的图像融为一体而蜚声国际。在其横跨二十多年的艺术创作生涯中,罗杰瀚已经在亚洲艺坛 崭露头角并成为其中的佼佼者,以其富有活力和发人深省的艺术作品,征服了众多艺术爱好者。
Born in Singapore in 1976, Loh developed a passion for art from a young age. Influenced by the vibrant street art and hip-hop culture of the 1980s, he began creating graffiti and experimenting with different artistic techniques. Loh’s early endeavors laid the foundation for his later exploration of themes such as identity, consumerism and the intersection of Eastern and Western cultures.
1976年,罗杰瀚出生于新加坡。从年少时起,他就燃起了对艺术无限的热情。受20世纪80年代充 满活力的街头艺术和嘻哈文化的熏陶,他开始了涂鸦创作并探索不同的绘画技法。这些初期的 积累,奠定了他对一些创作主题的深刻探讨,包括对主体的身份认同、消费主义以及东西方文化 语汇的交融。
His artistic expression goes beyond the confines of traditional art forms. One of the defining aspects of Loh’s art is his ability to bridge cultural boundaries. By fusing elements of Western popular culture such as graffiti and manga, with traditional Eastern art forms, he challenges conventional notions of cultural heritage and invites viewers to reconsider their own cultural identities in a rapidly changing world. His art is a reflection of the complexities of our world, drawing attention to social issues, cultural clashes, and the ever-evolving nature of our existence.
他一以贯之的艺术表达,是勇于走出传统的束缚。作为艺术家的独特之处在于他能够很好地融 合东西方文化的语汇。他将西方流行文化元素,如涂鸦元素和漫画元素,与传统东方艺术的外在 形式相融合,从而挑战了传统文化作为文明遗产的界限,同时也引导观众重新思考在当下飞速 变革的世界中,我们应当认同怎样的文化身份。他的艺术作品如同一面镜子,映照出我们当下世 界的错综复杂性,引起我们对社会当下、文化碰撞以及我们存在与否等这些人类恢宏博观且不 断演化的议题进行深刻思考。
Throughout his career, Jahan Loh has been deeply influenced by his Asian heritage. He draws inspiration from traditional Eastern artforms, such as calligraphy and ink painting, which he often reinterprets in a contemporary context. Loh’s works reflect a deep reverence for history and tradition, while also incorporating elements of modernity and global popular culture.
在整个艺术生涯中,罗杰瀚深受亚洲传统文化的影响。他常常向传统的东方艺术创作的形式启 灵,如书法和水墨画,而后常常将这些元素重新演绎于当代语境。罗杰瀚的作品不仅体现了对历 史和传统的深刻崇敬,还融入了现代性和全球流行文化的各式元素。
Beyond traditional artistic mediums, Loh has also ventured into the realms of graphic design, digital art, fashion and music, showcasing his versatility as a multi-disciplinary artist. His innovative approach to art has led to collaborations with renowned fashion brands, where his iconic designs have graced clothing, footwear and accessories. This multidimensional approach allows Loh to explore different mediums and engage with diverse audiences, further expanding the reach and impact of his artistic vision.
罗杰瀚的创作不局限于传统的艺术媒介,他还涉足了平面设计、数字艺术、时尚和音乐领域,展 示出他作为多学科艺术家的跨界跨领域尝试。他对艺术的创新思维,也让他打开了与众多知名 时尚品牌的合作,他的标志性设计常常出现在服装、鞋履和配饰上。这种多维度的创作理念,让 罗杰瀚可以在探索不同媒介中游刃有余,与更加多元化的观众进行互动,也进一步拓展了他的 影响力。
